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Title: Laser-induced breakdown system for colloid characterization in dilute aqueous suspensions

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OSTI ID:14295

Detection and sizing of colloids by acoustic detection of laser-induced breakdown and elemental analysis of colloids by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy are investigated in dilute aqueous suspensions. Development and testing of the methods are performed with standard polystyrene suspensions and prepared suspensions of defined composition and particle size. Application of the methods to analysis of field and laboratory samples is discussed. Am atomic emission lines are observed by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy of an Am hydroxycarbonate suspension.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Defense Programs (DP) (US)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
14295
Report Number(s):
UCRL-JC-135555; GA0102011; GA0102011; TRN: AH200136%%521
Resource Relation:
Conference: Migration '99, Tahoe, CA (US), 09/27/1999--10/01/1999; Other Information: PBD: 11 Aug 1999
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English